The architectural gem on this route is the Source Saint Furcy, a listed monument and site located near the old Bellefontaine mill.
In front of the Grotte de la Roche Mouselle, an information panel recounts the events that took place there during the two world wars.
A little further on, after the Pont des Brebis bridge, the route passes in front of the old Moulin de Monceau-en-Ardenne mill, dating fromthe 16th century, which was abandoned in ruins in 1960 by its last miller. It is currently being renovated... a little gem in the making!
The Saint-Furcy Spring and the Roche Mouselle in a snap
This walk in the Namur Ardennes is pure bliss, alternating between countryside and forests, streams, paths and trails.
The route combines two major points of interest in the region: the Saint Furcy Spring and the Roche Mouselle Cave.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 16.54 km -
Average duration: 5h 35 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 289 m -
Descent: - 287 m -
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Highest point: 411 m -
Lowest point: 270 m
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Country:
Belgium
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Area: Massif des Ardennes -
City:
Bièvre -
Start/End: N 49.905531° / E 4.987387° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 3008SB -
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 374 m - Salle le Timon in Monceau-en-Ardenne
- S/E : km 16.54 - alt. 374 m
Notes
Departure from Salle Le Timon in Monceau-en-Ardenne, where there are a few parking spaces. The start and end of the walk take you through the village streets... this will be the only urban part of the walk.
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